The journey of Stetson Professor John Jett, Ph.D., from Orca trainer to marine-mammal educator
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As I sit today as a recent Stetson graduate reading the quote by Walt Disney printed on the back of my 2006 HATS program t-shirt, I realize that this quote has defined my life: “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new […]
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Discussions about the fate of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was recently released by his Taliban captors, and an interview regarding orcas in captivity have put Stetson in the national news spotlight. Notable national and regional placements include Association Press, NPR, MSN Travel, Chronicle of Higher Education, Florida Times-Union, Houston Chronicle, Al Jazeera and Live Science. […]
Continue ReadingBlackfish, the award-winning documentary that tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that killed several people while in captivity, will be screened tonight, Monday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. at the Athens Theater in a special engagement, free of charge, for the Stetson University community. John Jett, Ph.D., visiting biology professor at Stetson, who […]
Continue ReadingPodgor’s White Collar Crime Prof Blog called “required skimming” by Columbia Journalism Review Stetson law professors have been sought after by big-name law publications recently and record enrollment has caused a housing crunch for Stetson students. Notable national and regional placements include National Law Journal, Columbia Journalism Review, Congressional Quarterly, ClickOrlando.com, WFTV, Tampa Bay Times, […]
Continue ReadingWith Stetson’s first football game in 56 years less than a month away, coverage for the sport continues to dominate chatter about Stetson online, in print and on air. Release of the movie Blackfish in local markets has spurred coverage as well since Stetson visiting professor John Jett appears in the film. Notable national, regional […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s hiring of Corey Williams as head coach for men’s basketball and the upcoming release of the controversial movie “Blackfish” top the news for Stetson this week. In addition, several stories from the College of Law received significant coverage. Notable national and local placements include The Wall Street Journal, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, TheHill.com, Tampa […]
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